• Manage and prioritize the CEO’s complex and dynamic calendar to ensure strategic alignment with organizational priorities and initiatives. • Anticipate and prepare materials and briefings in advance of meetings; ensure the CEO is fully equipped and informed for each engagement. • Coordinate all aspects of CEO travel and logistics, including itineraries, preparation materials, and on-the-ground coordination when necessary. • Draft, proof, and edit correspondence, talking points, and executive summaries for internal and external audiences. • Track follow-up actions, ensure timely completion, and maintain systems for accountability across the CEO’s portfolio. • Serve as a professional liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, modeling discretion, diplomacy, and responsiveness. • Lead administrative and logistical support for the Board of Directors and committees, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and secure document distribution. • Serve as the primary staff lead for preparing polished, accurate Board and committee materials in collaboration with the CEO and key staff. • Draft meeting notes, recaps, and follow-up briefs summarizing key discussions and action items. • Maintain governance records and coordinate consistent communication between the Executive Office and Board members. • Manage logistics for in-person and virtual Board meetings, retreats, and committee sessions. • Work closely with the CEO’s direct reports to ensure follow-through on commitments, alignment on organizational goals, and effective internal communication. • Support the Executive Office’s planning and coordination of key organizational meetings, including all-staff meetings, leadership retreats, and major events. • Coordinate internal communication from the CEO, including staff updates, memos, and executive messages that build transparency and engagement. • Provide logistical support for internal and external engagements that include the CEO, such as conferences, site visits, and funder meetings. • Serve as a professional and gracious point of contact for high-level partners, funders, government officials, and child care network leaders. • Manage confidential information with the highest degree of discretion. • Coordinate with the Strategic Communications team to ensure the CEO’s participation in public events aligns with organizational messaging and goals. • Maintain organized systems for tracking the CEO’s priorities, commitments, and key deliverables. • Provide proactive recommendations to enhance efficiency, streamline communication, and improve workflows across the Executive Office. • Support special projects and initiatives as requested by the CEO or Senior Vice President of Strategy & Advancement.